South Africa Pest Control Market Overview, 2029

Pest control safeguards against insects and rodents that cause public health dangers and property damage. They can carry diseases, infect kitchens and property, and also bite. If contaminated food is consumed, it can lead to various health risks. Once they burrow into the wood, they can eat out beams and walls, causing the structure to weaken and wear out over a long period of time. They can cause skin rashes and allergies in humans irrespective of age. Pest control is required to protect and safeguard furniture, clothes, carpets, and so on. Pest control is an essential service to reduce the risks of diseases like Salmonella and Campylobacter, dengue virus, leptospirosis, rat bite fever, Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever. If the pests' breeding cycles are not disrupted, their population will increase significantly as they grow more rapidly than us, which may lead to increased chances of illness. However, rising awareness of toxic chemicals used in insect and rodent control solutions is compelling consumers to prefer organic pest control services. In the agriculture sector, farmers are choosing organic pest control services as chemicals used in insecticides can damage crop health.

According to the research report "South Africa Pest Control Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the South Africa Pest Control market is anticipated to grow at more than 6.22 % CAGR from 2024 to 2029. Growing concerns regarding food safety and efficient sanitization in offices, hospitals, hotels, and restaurants have resulted in stringent regulations to maintain proper hygiene standards. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which improves food safety and prevents foodborne illness. The FDA has finalised seven rules to implement FSMA to protect the global supply chain for both human and animal food. The rules are specifically designed to take the necessary actions to prevent contamination in every space that houses a cooking facility. The implementation of such regulations is urging food manufacturing companies and other sectors to invest in effective pest control services to avoid contamination and maintain clean and hygienic manufacturing and supply practices. Key companies are investing in research and development activities to launch integrated pest control services to gain a competitive edge in the market. Mergers, collaborations, and acquisitions are further expected to bolster market growth. The climatic conditions resulting in elevated temperatures accelerated the population of these pests, which resulted in higher demands for pest control services. The rising rural migration of the populace is expected to create favourable conditions for pests to grow quickly, and the increasing prominence of critical diseases related to pests compels people to opt for pest control services.
The pest control sector in South Africa has experienced the emergence of various application segments in recent years, addressing the distinct requirements of the nation's commercial, residential, agricultural, and industrial domains. In the commercial sector, businesses spanning hospitality to retail have increasingly emphasized proactive pest management to ensure hygienic and safe environments for both employees and customers. Similarly, the residential sector has seen a heightened awareness regarding the necessity of regular pest control services, as homeowners aim to shield their properties and families from the health and structural hazards associated with infestations. The agricultural sector, which is crucial to South Africa's economy, has become a significant catalyst for pest control advancements, with farmers adopting integrated pest management techniques to protect essential crops and livestock from various harmful pests. Concurrently, the industrial use of pest control services has gained momentum, as manufacturing plants, warehouses, and other commercial entities acknowledge the importance of preventing contamination and sustaining productivity.
The pest control industry in South Africa has seen a diverse array of trends in recent years, with different pest types driving unique market dynamics. When it comes to insects, the growing prevalence of ants, cockroaches, and mosquitoes has spurred increased demand for effective insecticides and integrated pest management strategies. Rodent infestations, particularly of rats and mice, have also been an on-going challenge, prompting homeowners and businesses to invest in advanced trapping systems and rodenticides to curb these persistent pests. Termites, meanwhile, continue to pose a significant threat to the structural integrity of buildings across the country, leading to a steady need for specialized termite control treatments that utilize targeted baits and soil barriers. Beyond these common household pests, the wildlife segment has also seen its share of activity, as baboons, monkeys, and birds increasingly encroach on urban and suburban areas, necessitating the deployment of humane deterrents and exclusion methods. Rounding out the pest control landscape are a variety of other nuisance organisms, from ants and bed bugs to snakes and scorpions, each requiring their own tailored solutions to address the unique challenges they present.

COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on South Africa's pest control market, with both short-term and long-term implications. In the immediate aftermath of the outbreak, the country's lockdown measures and restrictions on business operations led to a sharp decline in demand for professional pest control services. Many commercial properties, offices, and even some residential areas were left vacant or underutilized, reducing the need for regular pest management. This sudden drop in customer activity forced pest control companies to adapt quickly, finding ways to maintain operations and retain their workforce during a period of uncertainty and economic strain.

Considered in this report
• Geography: South Africa
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• South Africa Pest Control market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation
By Application
• Commercial
• Residential
• Agriculture
• Industrial
• Other Pests

By Pest Type
• Insects
• Termites
• Rodents
• Wildlife
• Others



The approach of the report:
We keep an eye on evolving markets and try to evaluate the potential of the products and services. If we find the market interesting, we start working on it and create the desired table of content, considering all aspects of the business. We start by creating separate questionnaires for C-level executives, national/regional sales personnel, company owners, dealers, distributors, and end-users. Once the questionnaires have been finalized, we start collecting the primary data (mostly through phone calls) and try to understand the market dynamics regionally or tier-wise. This process gives us in-depth details of the market, including all present companies, the top-performing products with reasons why they dominate; we get the details of new players and their innovative approaches; market trends; dynamics; and all the small details of the market. After the collection of primary inputs, we then cross-check the same with secondary sources that include associations, trade journals, annual reports, paid databases, newspapers, magazines, press releases, government sources, etc. From this, we get a rough estimate of the market and start checking existing product price variants, trade, production, raw material scenarios, policies and regulatory landscape, etc. Then, to finalize the market, we start collecting financials of each player present in the market, including limited, private limited, and LLPs. Moreover, we perform cross-industry and cross-region analysis of the product, and based on collected primary inputs and using statistical modeling, we start forecasting the market. We follow our forecasting algorithm, which is unique for each product but gives more weight age to primary inputs. At the same time, the content team starts preparing company profiles, market dynamics, market trends, five forces, PEST analysis, etc. Once the data is verified by the data expert, the team (primary team, content team, and data team) together crosscheck the segmentations, validate the market, and then the designing team starts plotting the graphs. Once the file is ready, the content team completes the report and makes sure that all the discussed points have been covered and provides their valuable inputs in the form of strategic recommendations for new as well as existing players. The QC team then checks the overall report that includes spell check, data verification, and makes the same dispatch ready and error-free.

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